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32 lUStpUt FEBRUARY 1, 2008 COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach WWW.JUSTOUT.COM CAREAssist pays ft» health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insur ance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIOS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www healthoregon.org.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV preven tion, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels. Spamsh-language assistance available. /Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437J Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (5-630 pmThursday 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098.) Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699. wwwourhouse- of Portland, org/programs/estherspantry.) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint ment. 19 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is open to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave. »253. Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR97228.503-227-0605. www.lesbiancommunrtyproiect.org.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, show ers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire any- time. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal nghts for all couples. (503-228-3892. www.lmfamily org.) The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social events, discus sions and other outings 1928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, ext. 555 thelink@cascadeaids.org.) Men's Wellness Center is a space dedicated to the health and wellness of gay/bi men offering a variety of fun social events, discussion groups, work shops, HIV/STD testing, free condoms and lube, nsk reduction counseling, WiFi and Internet access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only), 4-10 pm Wednesday- Saturday. 928 SWStark St. 503-445-7699. dtyguys@cascadeaids.orgj Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices. 18 am- 4:45 pm Monday-Friday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-988-3027.) OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIOS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addic tion treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same- day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway, nwvp@teleport.com. www.peaceveterans.org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www.oregonsafeschools.org.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175. wwW.ourhouseofportland.org.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union mem bers rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer com munity support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland. OR 97208. 503-516-2498.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Une: 503-517-3590. SHOP: Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV 101:503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership.) -»■talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly. (Josh 503-223-5907. iferrer@cascadeaids.org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activi ties for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIOS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.) ‘ Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice, info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley. ! www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) Health, Education, AIDS liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management senes for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) I Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communi cations and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speak ing and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St 503-330-2706 www.babble-ontm.org.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759. www.equrtyfoundation.org.) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiv ing for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html .) Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www.cascadeaids.org.) Professional Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals work ing to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities commu nity through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that identities services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks of.life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030, ext 25703. wwwhivportlandorgj Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for serv ices. (503-349-4699 www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscomer) General Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV test ing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) ’ Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 nvpdx@igc.orgj COMMUNITY Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV test ing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for appoint ment or walk-in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660. Molalla: 503-723-2944 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382.) ‘ Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or dru^alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-786-4829 Volunteers: 503-234-0175. wwwourhouseotportland.org/programs/swanhouse.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503846-4965.) CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing mghts at The Escape and Steam; provides free risk reduction counseling, condoms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV test ing and STD screening at the Men’s Wellness Center. (5-9 pm Tuesday [HIV/STD] and Saturday [HIV onlyl. 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699 cityguys @cascadeaids. org.) ‘ Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center. Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Bumside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) AIDS & HIV Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year’s theme is "Keep Portland Queer.” (503-295-9788. info@pridenw.org. www.pridenw.org.) | Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837 info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdx qcenter.org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the ground work for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881. www.sharepdx.orgj The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representa tives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. »1526. 503-823-0027.) The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for nanWgender change; Genderbiendz, a gathering for trans women who are explonng/living within the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area (Genderbiendz: 6-7 30 pm first and third Monday 1132SW13th Ave Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Project: 971-544-1574. www.resourcespdx org.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in access ing veterans services. (503-242-3585. groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhrj Political Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD preven tion organization, provides resources and referrals on men's health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wetness and intimacy. (503-223-8822 mfo@qland.org. wwwqland.org ) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state’s largest grassroots queer rights politi cal organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151. www.basicrights.org.) The Research h Education Group provides access to HIV/AIOS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naito Parkway »185. 503-229^428 or 800875-8428 regroup@reg org wwwreg.org.) Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candidates (503-224-8200 www stonewalloregon orgj The Risk Redectfoa Zeae, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer couruehng, referrals; and support groups in a nondimcal set ting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Canter. (7 pm second Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343.) | Men s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured envi ronment for men to explore their connection to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www.ioega.com.) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hor mones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday 1132SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. www outsidein.org.) The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeople—meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday. 5200 SW Macadam Aye. Jake 503-768-4248. iake@rosecrtymtg.com.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treat ment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding- fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espariol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Greshapi, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820. www.ppcw.org.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2.com. www.geocities.com/oregonglcj Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs (www.gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.org.) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and edu cates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200. www.tradeswomen netj Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD preven tion organization, provides resources and referrals on men’s health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www.qland.org.) Womyn Made Network creates a referral and reference base for profession al lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm fourth Wednesday. Anne 503-768-4248. anne@rosecitymtg.com.) Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People’s Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave J Support Mental Health Brother to Brother is a community of black and African-American same gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, friends and family dedicated to empowering and improving their quality of life through social change, justice and equality. (503-417-7991. info@brotobropdx.org. www.brotobropdx.org.) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale coun seling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and support ive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. www.clackamaspflag.orgj Recovery The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004. www.thedadsgroup.comj Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship of families and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednesday. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way. 503-357-2442. fgfdlag@aol.com.) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resist ant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portland.) Fret Men Portland a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration. (pdx_frot@mac.com. www.man2manalliance.org.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591J Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday. 69 SE Taylor St »255. 503-227-0605.) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group or lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul tiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday. Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individ uals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928. 503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space avail able for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676. www.pflagpdx.orgj Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs and alcohol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center. Newcomers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation. (6-7:30 pm Wednesday. 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www.sccpdx.org.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219J Pos for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men's Alcoholics Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rectory at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. (7:30-8:45 pm Monday. 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603.) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans merVguys, Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning peo ple who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www al-anonportlandoregon.orgJ intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emo tional health, coming out, “passing,” hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rei2433@yahoo.com.) Views offers free peer counselin^support for gay and lesbian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support available. (Quince 503-489-2230J HEALTH Anti-Violence Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Fnday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213J Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addic tive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503-452-5961. www.portlandsaa.orgj Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about support groups and new “healthy relationships* workshops. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle org.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's only alco hol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer communi ty. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503-230-9654.) Canter Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219.) The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; slid ing-scale fee. Se habla espanol 19 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30- 4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly. Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.) Portland Women's Crisis line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sex ual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex workers. Foreign language . translation is available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwd.org.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sex ual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24- hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480 www.sarcoregon.orgj Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fal through the crocks of traditional domestic violence services. (16869 SW 65th Ave. »212 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865.503-853-8686 www.safe4at.org.) General Bronte Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides educa tion around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our com munities. (503-784-5813. r.e szego@cascadmbhc.org.) Sexual SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confluence@aol.com www.confluencechorus.orgj Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activ ity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.) FBm discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspec tive regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films. Monthly activ ities include group outings to see films. (6lmtalk@verizon.net J Foreign fihn Group meets ewry second and fourth Suiday to screen fore^jn films at various venues, Mowed by a group discussion /pdxgeyfilto@yahoo.com./ Parted Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volun teers. (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.orgj Penland Laebian Chair, a nonaudition community women's chorus, encour ages women of any musical skill level to participate in its 21st season of
